Belan Lodge Self Catering and Bed and Breakfast Accomodation,Athy Co. Kildare.

The renowned and award winning High Cross Inn pub is just a 5 minute walk from Belan Lodge.

There are 3 obelisks and temple dating back to the 17. Century located on the grounds. They were used for point to point racing. The famous racehorse Barcaldine is reputed to be buried at the obelisk at Belan Lodge

The oldest inhabited castle in Ireland, Kilkea Castle is located just 5km away. It is now home to a hotel and 18 hole golf course. The Greese River, which runs through the grounds of Belan Lodge also flows through the golf course.

The ancient High Cross of Moone dates back to the 6th. century.


There are many historic sites in the nearby towns of Athy and Castledermot. The scenic Wicklow mountains are a only a short drive away.

Rath of Mullaghmast

This is the ancient and historic Rath where the seven septs in Laois were lured and then slaughtered by English troops in 1577.

Daniel O'Connell also held a monster repeal meeting here in 1843